Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 11:49 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Oct 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:284.04:544.710:520.911:340.56:526:38Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:304.35:554.911:490.56:536:37Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:274.76:505.212:230.112:420.26:546:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:175.27:405.41:11-0.21:35-0.16:556:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:055.58:295.52:00-0.52:28-0.46:566:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:535.79:195.52:49-0.63:21-0.56:576:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:425.810:105.33:37-0.64:13-0.56:586:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:345.711:055.14:25-0.65:04-0.46:596:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:305.55:13-0.35:57-0.17:006:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:054.812:295.36:040.06:540.27:016:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:064.61:295.07:010.47:580.47:026:22Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:064.42:284.88:060.79:060.67:036:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:054.33:254.69:150.810:090.67:046:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:034.24:244.510:190.811:040.57:056:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:024.35:224.511:160.711:520.47:066:16Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:574.46:154.512:050.67:076:15Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:454.67:014.612:350.312:500.57:086:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:274.87:414.61:150.31:340.47:106:12New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:054.98:204.61:540.22:160.37:116:10New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:425.08:564.52:320.32:570.37:126:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:174.99:324.43:090.33:370.37:136:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:514.910:084.23:450.44:160.37:146:06Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:254.710:454.04:190.54:530.47:156:04Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:594.611:253.84:510.75:290.67:166:03Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:384.411:123.74:230.95:080.76:175:02Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:254.34:571.05:550.86:185:00First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:063.712:204.35:431.16:550.96:204:59First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:023.71:184.36:541.28:020.86:214:58First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:583.92:174.48:161.19:050.66:224:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:584.13:204.69:260.810:010.36:234:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:004.54:244.710:270.410:52-0.16:244:54Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531712)

Common Questions About Highlands, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Highlands, NJ today?

Slack tide in Highlands, NJ is approximately 3:01 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Highlands, NJ?

Highlands, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Highlands, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Highlands, NJ?

Tide predictions for Highlands, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Highlands, NJ?

Tide data for Highlands, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8531712. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8531712.

What is the moon phase in Highlands, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Highlands, NJ is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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